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Faith @ Work

"I want To See My Son in the Marketplace"

  

   The Lord spoke these words to a friend in ministry; "I want to see My Son in the marketplace". That was 1988 and indeed some progress has been made. But, now is the time to shatter old strongholds and cross boundaries. Did He not say "The kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal till it was all leavened." Mat 13:33. He sent out the disciples into the workplace.

   A great falsehood was propagated throughout America in recent past generations; "Your faith is a private matter". Oh what fools we were to believe the lie. Our marching orders are these; "For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, of him the Son of Man will be ashamed when He comes in His own glory" and "always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear".

   Several years ago America entered a new chapter. We are now in a time of strong rebuke. Mind you, the Spirit within us says we are only entering it. After four decades of our nation rejecting God through legislation, He has begun a loving reproof. We have legislated Him out of schools, so our average IQ has dropped 40%. We have legislated Him out of public places, and murders, rapes and robberies are on the rise.  We have legislated abortion on demand, so the sanctity of life has left much of our youth. The Creator Himself said; "He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him." He carefully warns us to "consider the goodness and severity of God". He also states; "Moreover, we had human parents to discipline us, and we respected them. Should we not be even more willing to be subject to the Father of spirits and live?" See Hebrews 12.
    Now is the time to bring the Kingdom into every area of our lives. Understanding the Kingdom is not difficult; quite simply His Kingdom exists wherever He is Lord. So, if a home and family is surrendered to His Lordship and Word, the Kingdom is established there. The same is true with a business. For many years "the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous" and now we will all see that God has begun the next phase where the wealth of the sinner is transferred to the righteous. This process also took place in America during the Great Depression. Prior to 1929, most of the wealth was in the hands of the prideful unregenerate. However, a glorious transfer took place during the next 10 years. What He did before, He is doing again.
   You might ask; "Is this for all who ask?" I respond to you; "Not it is not. It is for all who have prepared themselves for it."  Jesus said; "Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things." and He also said; "And if you have not been faithful in what is another man's, who will give you what is your own?" Now is the time to become faithful.

  

Consider These Opportunities:

Commit to live by His principles at work as well as home.

Start a prayer group that meets during lunch. Pray for the leadership and staff of your organization.

Hold a Bible Study that meets 30 minutes prior to work. Where two or more are gathered...

Distribute a short "Prayer of Agreement" list weekly among those of faith where you work.

   Remember, our Founding Fathers did nothing apart from first "Invoking the mercy of our God in prayer."

  

Do you have more ideas?
  

Be Blessed at Work,

Greg Schipper

 

Have a topic? Email me, let me know your interest.

 

   

Marketing Your Business

Cost Effective Advertising

  

   In today's uncertain marketplace, we must be frugal and wise in all our business decisions. Now is not a time to "do what seems right in our own eyes". Also, "Those who trust in their own wits are fools; but those who walk in wisdom come through safely." So above all, bring everything before the Lord and seek wise council.
  What is the most cost-effective advertising? Is it newspaper, radio, television, satellite, direct mail, magazines, or door hangers? The results vary by region, products and customer base. But overall, I've found that none is more cost effective than a website. Dollar for dollar it has been the best producer for me.

The Most Cost Effective

Advertising We Know Of...

    Even though my first website was very costly back in 1996, it still out-produced every other form of advertising we did, by a margin of 3-to-1 or more. In all areas; new client leads, customer service, and business generation, a website is the cost-effectiveness winner!

     With a modest investment, you can have a market presence, credibility and a powerful impact in your field! My first website cost a little over $7,000 to build, but it added $195,000 in new business that year. The next year was surprising, with almost double that in new revenue. That is all good news, but since that time the investment cost for a strong web presence has dropped in half. 

    I don't want to minimize the main ingredients of faith, honesty, integrity, excellence and a love for people. Because without these, any company will burn out and fade away. I believe His Kingdom is the only way to go. We are living during a time of rich opportunity, where a first year startup organization can wisely invest frugal dollars and manifest a market presence that is compelling, informative, useful  and inviting.

    To state it simply, the internet provides the best return on investment of any promotional activity I know of. Period.

    With the proper support from you, here are a few features your website can produce:

  • generate new customer leads

  • help current customers with product and service information

  • provide online support structure

  • offer goods and services 24 & 7

  • build customer loyalty

  • provide online specifications

  • offer online maps and directions

  • online video of your business

  • work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with no Workers' Comp.

  • build customer confidence

  • Stay online for about $1 a day!

    I know that for some people, the world wide web can be somewhat fearful. But, I've seen so many people with grey hair, jump into the high tech arena, and really love it. And more than love, greatly benefit from this technology.

    I have a personal invitation from Bart Dailey, President of American Marketing, to give you his phone number and the open door to contact him. Bart tackled this internet bull by the horns recently, and now he is a "pro". Now he takes all his new prospects through an interview online, applications online, all products are online, all documentation is online, his video is online, and much, much more. Call Bart Dailey at 210-820-3322. (I suggest you do this while he is still willing to give free internet guidance)

  

 

Blessings in Your Business,

Greg Schipper

 

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